International Association of Project Managers
The International Association of Project Managers (short: IAPM) is an internationally operating organisation with a certification body for project managers.[1] The organisation is registered in the Commercial Registry of the Principality of Liechtenstein under the association number FL-0002.353.470-6.[2]
History[edit]
The IAPM was founded in 1997 by a network of international project managers. Since the founding year, numerous International Project Manager Meetings (IPMM) have been held, in countries such as the USA, Italy, India and Malaysia. In 2010, the IAPM was formally established along with its certification body. The Principality of Liechtenstein was chosen as the location for its headquarters.[3]
Purpose[edit]
The tasks of the IAPM include mainly the support of project managers, the promotion of project management and the encouragement of international cooperation in project management. This is done in particular through the promotion of specialist literature, the organisation of training courses and events as well as through its certifications.[1]
Certificates[edit]
The IAPM offers three different levels of certification in traditional project management and three different levels in agile project management. For project managers in an international environment, the IAPM offers one certification. Additionally, there are certification levels in all areas to become a training partner of the IAPM.[4]
The certifications in the traditional field are:
- Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM)
The certifications in the agile field are:
- Certified Junior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified Senior Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
The certification in the international field is:
- Certified International Project Manager (IAPM)
The certification in project management training is:
- Certified Project Management Trainer (IAPM)
Certification basis[edit]
The certification bases of the IAPM are the Project Managers' Guide (IAPM), the Agile Project Managers' Guide (IAPM) and the International PM Guide 2.0. These guides are available free of charge online in German and English.[5] In addition, the IAPM offers a web-learning platform for traditional project management, which is accessible at no cost and without registration.[6][7]
Numbers[edit]
As of November 2021, the IAPM has 5,572 certificate holders from 154 nations. The pass rate is 84%. The IAPM network unites 40,700 project managers worldwide.[8]
Recognition[edit]
In 2018, the IAPM's methods were recognized by the Procurement Office of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior. In the same year, IAPM certified members of the United Nations. In addition, IAPM is listed by well-known platforms and universities.[1][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Publications[edit]
The IAPM has published several certification bases, web-learning platforms, white papers[15] and cheat sheets.[16] Their white paper on Hybrid Project Management was published in 2017. The IAPM and its methods, which are set out in the Hybrid PM Guide 2.0, are thus among the first project management organisations addressing this complex of topics. Each of these publications is freely available and can be viewed and used online by anyone.[17]
Special features of IAPM[edit]
The IAPM examination procedure is entirely conducted online. Candidates register for the exam independently and decide for themselves when they want to take it.[18] Once passed, this certification is valid for life.[19]
In order to make certification affordable for everyone, the fees of the IAPM depend on citizenship. For example, a citizen of Egypt pays less in absolute terms than a citizen of Canada, according to the gross domestic product.[20]
Every person has the opportunity to prepare for the IAPM examinations in the traditional field by self-study free of charge. Since the IAPM offers a web-learning platform for all traditional certification levels.[21] Furthermore, it does not prescribe how one has to prepare for the exam, i.e. no special courses have to be attended.[18]
If one already holds a certificate from another project management organisation, it is possible to submit it to the IAPM and have it recognized if applicable. If the certificate has been recognized, it is valid for life, just like any other certificate issued by the IAPM. This also applies to submitted certificates that have already expired.[22]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Association / Organisation | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ AG, DV Bern. "IAPM International Association of Project Managers". Handelsregister des Fürstentums Liechtenstein. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ↑ "History | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Should I get a Project Management Qualification?". Online PM Courses. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ↑ "Overview | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "IAPM weblearning Certified Junior Project Manager". Retrieved 2021-12-06. Unknown parameter
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|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Facts and figures | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Project Management Courses for Beginners and Professionals". Gantt Chart GanttPRO Blog. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Types of Project Management Certifications". Indeed Career Guide. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ GmbH, ProjectWizards. "Vertiefen Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten durch eine PM-Zertifizierung". www.projectwizards.net (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Project Management Basics | Project Management Guide". www.wrike.com. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Neue Professoren und Dozenten an der Jacobs University". idw-online.de. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Certified Junior Project Manager (IAPM)". www.b-tu.de. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "IAPM's most important documents at a glance". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Cheat Sheets by LndOttm - Cheatography.com: Cheat Sheets For Every Occasion". cheatography.com. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ↑ "Die Methodenfrage: Hybrides Projektmanagement - echte Alternative?". www.computerwoche.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Benefits | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ Michels, Benjamin (2016-01-15). "Projektmanagement Zertifizierung oder Zertifikat oder ohne alles?". Benjamin Michels (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ↑ Florentine, Sharon (2019-12-20). "Top 13 project management certifications". CIO. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ↑ "Our web-learning platforms | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ↑ "Certificate recognition | IAPM". www.iapm.net. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
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